What are the fees associated with pet transport?

What health documentation is required?

Many countries require an import license, to be obtained in advance of the arrival of the animal. In addition, regulations in most countries demand that the animal is accompanied by a current health certificate, issued by a qualified veterinarian, to confirm the animal is healthy and disease-free.

Notice should be taken of any quarantine periods required for the importation of animals, as these can be as long as six months and may cause suffering to the animal as well as financial and emotional distress to the owner.

Further details of importation regulations for individual countries can be obtained from local embassies, chargé d'affaires, or consulate offices.

Gulf Air is recognized by the UK's Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) and EU Pet Passport System, which allows cats and dogs which have already been vaccinated against rabies and micro-chipped to be carried from Bahrain into London Heathrow (LHR), without the need for the lengthy six month quarantine period. For more information, see the UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs website.

Are there any other restrictions?

Gulf Air will refuse to transport an animal due to illness, aggressive behavior, poor kenneling, or extreme temperatures at origin, transfer, or destination airports.